IBM Db2 Database vs Tibero comparison

IBM and TmaxSoft are both solutions in the Relational Databases Tools category. IBM is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.3, while TmaxSoft is ranked #29. IBM holds a 7.5% mindshare in SQL, compared to TmaxSoft’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of TmaxSoft users who would recommend it.

IBM Db2 Database

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90% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

IBM Db2 Database

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

IBM Db2 Database and Tibero compete in the enterprise database management market, with Tibero offering innovative features and performance, potentially providing greater value. IBM Db2 has the upper hand with its advanced data management and analytics capabilities.

Features: IBM Db2 provides advanced data management capabilities, powerful analytics, and extensive support for various data types. Tibero offers strong application compatibility, reducing migration costs and extensive support for Oracle PL/SQL statements.

Room for Improvement: IBM Db2 can enhance its user interface for easier management and reduce initial setup complexity. The pricing model could be more competitive. Tibero could improve its analytics functionality and broaden its platform support. Additionally, better global support services and a larger user community could enhance adoption.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Db2 offers a comprehensive deployment process with robust customer assistance, ensuring stability and security. Tibero emphasizes a straightforward setup with minimal downtime, making it more user-friendly.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Db2's setup involves a significant initial investment with high potential long-term ROI due to its powerful analytics. Tibero offers a lower upfront cost, providing competitive ROI by minimizing migration expenses and quicker returns.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Db2 Database

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Tibero

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

29th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

8.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of IBM Db2 Database is 7.5%, up from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tibero is 1.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Relational Databases Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Db2 Database	7.5%
Tibero	1.8%
Other	90.7%

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Featured Reviews

Michael Raz

Consultant at Discount Bank

Efficient access path optimization and performance excellence with helpful support

IBM Db2 for zOS serves as the central database for all the core business applications in the two banks I work with. All applications use Db2 as a data server. We fully implement and utilize most of Db2's functionalities and capabilities for core banking business applications IBM Db2 has…

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Cheul Jin-Lee

Consultant at TechData BIMA JSC

A stable and cost-effective tool that is fully compatible with Oracle

We are a solution provider and Tibero is one of the database products that we implement for our customers. All applications for Oracle work with Tibero and don't need to be customized The most valuable feature is compatibility with the Oracle database. If you have knowledge of Oracle then you…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The solution's initial setup is straightforward."

"IBM DB2 pureScale Feature is valuable."

"As part of your licensing with IBM, you get access to their case system, which lets you raise incidents related to software or hardware. This system is helpful for problem determination and quickly identifying issues."

"Its functionality and availability are valuable. Its availability is great. It is available 99.99% of the time."

"Db2 Database has given us good results since we have started to use it. We predominantly use IBM hardware, and this is one of the reasons why we started to use Db2 Database. Db2 Database has a very good HADR capability. High availability resilience is also good in this solution. It also has pureScale, which allows you to upgrade one node to get very good and high-level resilience. If you are using a database on five nodes, you can take one node down, upgrade that, and let that node up. You can then bring the second node down, upgrade that, and so on."

"The setup process has become much easier recently."

"The solution's security is very tough and impenetrable."

"Reliable, robust with great features."

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"Tibero is a relational database management system, which supports disaster recovery, active cluster, active storage, etc."

"Tibero is very easy to setup and maintain."

"The most valuable feature is compatibility with the Oracle database."

"Tibero uses Hyper-Threading architecture, which is incredibly fast."

Cons

"They should develop its containerized version."

"There are some issues with Db2's database file system not being readable. The storage could also be increased, and the monitoring could be improved."

"The solution's UI hasn't been upgraded. The solution’s UI is an area to improve because the solution was developed long ago."

"Not very solid compared to its competitors' products."

"There could be better integration with some cloud solutions."

"It would be ideal if the solution offered backup functionality. Many similar tools already do, which means Db2 is somewhat behind the curve in terms of what a customer might expect from it."

"The user interface is not user-friendly."

"Do not use support. Freely available documentation is a bit weak."

More IBM Db2 Database cons

"The knowledge base is quite small and should be expanded."

"In PL/SQL code, there is a scope of improvement. We expect more PL/SQL packages should be included in the next release."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license for this solution and we pay every three years."

"It is expensive. The price depends on the size of the machine on which you are installing the Db2 and the features you are using. It also depends on the country. IBM has different policies and different options for payment for this product."

"We don't see what the specific price of the DB2 license is because we pay for the backup license as a package."

"Compared to Oracle, it is so much cheaper."

"It's very expensive."

"They are competitive and honest (compared to how peer firms approach licensing conversations). "

"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten. It's not super expensive, but also not cheap."

"Compared to other databases, Db2 is relatively cheaper."

More IBM Db2 Database pricing and cost advice

"The price of Tibero is cheaper than that of Oracle."

"The overall costs are very low compared to Oracle."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

Government

20%

Computer Software Company

University

Logistics Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	48

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Db2 Database?

Db2 database scalability and performance capabilities match our database needs. It covers pretty much everything a database administrator or engineer might need.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Db2 Database?

IBM Db2 is an expensive solution. While I am not heavily involved with pricing, additional companies provide capabilities or products like those from BMC, which many installations might also purchase.

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What needs improvement with IBM Db2 Database?

The IBM Db2 Database is a good solution, but now there is a high maintenance charge. The IBM Db2 Database needs improved support, and there are many difficulties in using it. We tend to use the clo...

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Comparisons

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Overview

DB2 Enterprise for Linux, UNIX, and Windows is the ideal data server for the most demanding workloads. New XML support is designed to help firms minimize the time and effort it takes to persist and use their XML data reducing development costs and improving business agility.

IBM

Tibero by TmaxSoft bridges the gap between legacy relational databases and the new paradigm of running workloads in virtualized data centers and the Cloud, allowing enterprises to fully leverage their investment by embracing a simple, true utilization licensing model.

TmaxSoft

Sample Customers

Knorr-Bremse, Mizuho Bank Ltd., Australian Government Department of Defence, SCHWENK Zement, Friedhelm Loh Group, YAZAKI Europe Limited, Ekornes ASA, Baldor Electric, VSN Systemen BV, Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC, PLANSEE Group, TE Connectivity, Hansgrohe SE, Openmatics, University of Toronto

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